Patient's question:
I have been taking two emergency contraceptive pills consecutively this month. My period, which was supposed to come on the 10th, hasn't arrived yet. On the 24th, I took a pregnancy test at the hospital, and it was negative. However, on the 25th, I had unprotected sex, and I believe I didn't ejaculate. Could I still be pregnant? I am under a lot of stress and very worried. Will my period return to normal?Doctor's answer:
The birth control pill contains a high level of estrogen. The dosage of emergency contraception is equivalent to 8 days of regular short-term oral contraceptives. Taking too much can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, menstrual cycle disorders, ovarian suppression, and other phenomena, disrupting normal menstruation and causing endocrine disorders. If taken for a long time, severe cases may lead to amenorrhea. This can affect ovulation, thereby impacting fertility. Generally, no more than 3 pills should be taken in a year.